How Your Next Saturn Return Will Affect You Based on Your Star Sign
Saturn Returns are astrological phenomena that occur approximately every 30 years and can cause some turmoil each time they occur. Here's what to know about Saturn returns, how to calculate them, and tips for navigating your next return.
What is a Saturn Return?
You experience a Saturn Return when the planet Saturn literally "returns" to the exact zodiac sign, degree, and house it was in when you were born.
As our astrologers explain, Saturn rules matters such as maturity, hard work, responsibility, and ultimately adulthood.
“Your Saturn Return, which will occur two or three times in your life, is a time when you need to take seriously who you are, what your legacy is, and what you need to leave to the world,” they explain.
Needless to say, Saturn returns also present us with greater challenges and responsibilities. The first Saturn Return, which occurs around age 29, can be particularly heavy and difficult. That said, it's also an opportunity to move on to the next phase of adulthood and take on more responsibilities.
How long does it last and how to calculate it?
Your Saturn Return lasts two and a half years, although the effects of this period can often be felt before and after its official start and end (much like with the full moon each month).
The first Saturn return occurs around age 29, then around the mid to late 50s and, if you live long enough, into your late 80s.
Curious about when exactly your next Saturn Return begins or ends? There is a calculator for this.
What to expect during your Saturn Return:
- Challenges: Chances are you'll feel challenged during at least part of your Saturn return. “When you do an audit of your foundations and your basic structure, you will see where you are not really very strong,” they explain, which will push you to do better.
- Responsibility: With the planet Saturn ruling things like structure and maturity, you'll likely feel the full weight of your responsibilities during this time. “You’re going to find the flaws and the weaknesses and you’re going to have to work on them.”
- Tests: "Saturn gives you a test of your own authority" During your Saturn Return, you may feel like the universe is testing you at every turn, and you have two choices: rise to the occasion, or continue to play it small.
- Existential Crises: “Sometimes an existential crisis occurs during a Saturn Return, which is why people view it as a source of suffering.” Due to the nature of this time, there is a tremendous amount of change, but also growth, occurring. So you may feel like your life is totally transformed as you enter a new chapter, which can be exciting but also intimidating and make you question everything.
- Growth: If there's a purpose to all the trials and tribulations of a Saturn return, it's growth. “You won't be able to save money during this period, if you were to get away with it, it won't work anymore.” Although it can be difficult to tackle these areas of weakness, Saturn returns are ultimately an opportunity to become stronger and learn new skills.
Are Saturn returns good or bad?
As with many things, the answer to this question is a matter of perspective. Sure, you may encounter difficulties during a Saturn Return, but what's life without a little struggle? Without it, we would not learn important lessons or receive hard-earned rewards.
Saturn returns are a long-term gift, "but they kick your ass a little along the way."
How to navigate your Saturn Return based on its sign.
Depending on the position of Saturn in your birth chart, your Saturn Return will likely have a certain theme. Double-check what sign Saturn was in when you were born (the next time Saturn returns to this sign, you will experience a Saturn Return) and read what it means:
Saturn for fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
If Saturn is in Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius in your birth chart, your Saturn Return will likely emphasize the importance of slowing down, not rushing, and doing things by the rules rather than always doing them your way.
People with Saturn in a fire sign are "very independent and action-oriented, but they can cut corners or be selfish and thoughtless." So Saturn teaches you to consider others in your decisions — and not to be so independent that you actually create chaos in your life, they add.
Saturn for an Earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
If your Saturn is in Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn, your Saturn Return may push you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.
"These people can be very sheltered, not take risks or do things by the book, they are the epitome of your 'good boys and girls'. But their Saturn return will allow them to learn to find their own inner authority , as well as taking on leadership roles.
Saturn for an air sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
Those with Saturn in Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius "can be a little quick with their words, or scatter in a million directions" which is, of course, typical of air energy. But a Saturn return can help them work on this.
It can push them to "focus, and make a plan before they act - and think before they act. It brings wisdom."
Saturn for a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
Finally, if your Saturn is in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces, a Saturn return will be synonymous with emotional maturity for you. It may seem particularly heavy and loaded with deep feelings, but that's the point.
People with Saturn in a water sign "will learn to gain emotional maturity and control, not just react or be stuck in fear all the time. They learn to achieve emotional discipline and rigor ".
Conclusion
OK - it would be understandable if you were a little nervous about your upcoming Saturn return. But try not to stress too much. Although difficult, this time also offers enormous growth, and the only way out is through it! Although Saturn returns last a little longer than other infamous astrological events (like Mercury retrograde, for example), when you come out the other side, you'll come away with a new perspective and a new perspective. maturity.
